From the Archives - Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto

By Frank Byrne,

Brooke Knoll

Published April 29, 2024 at 2:43 PM CDT

Beethoven’s final piano concerto was the only one he never performed. His deafness robbed him of that experience, but what he imagined in his mind is truly glorious. Hear a fascinating, intensely personal interpretation by Glenn Gould that gives new perspective to this very familiar masterpiece.

Compositions and Recordings

Piano Concerto No. 5
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Leopold Stokowski and the American Symphony Orchestra; Glenn Gould - piano

Piano Concerto No. 5: Mvt. III
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Karl Bohm and the Vienna Philharmonic; Maurizio Pollini - piano

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.